Pop Martinovata Dupka is a cave in the Eastern Rhodopes, in the lands of the village of Oreshari, Krumovgrad municipality, Kardzhali Province — about 700 m from the Kovan Kaya rock niches, across the provincial border with Haskovo.
We found no published data about the cave. The cave of the same name in the Bulgarian Federation of Speleology register is near Roman, in the Vratsa area, and is a different one.
The cave is not developed. Do not go in alone or without a headlamp and helmet, and do not disturb the bats.
Oreshari is about 30 km from Krumovgrad, roughly 40 minutes by car. The road also passes Kovan Kaya.
Kovan Kaya, Madzharovo and the Arda valley.
Pop Martinovata Dupka Cave is located in Kardzhali, Bulgaria.
Pop Martinovata Dupka Cave is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Caves can be visited year-round — the temperature inside stays roughly 10–12°C regardless of season. Spring and autumn are quieter than peak summer. Bring a warm layer and sturdy footwear; some caves close in winter when access roads become impassable.
Access to caves varies. Show caves typically run guided tours during posted opening hours; wild caves require proper equipment and experience. Inside, the temperature stays cool year-round (~10–12°C) — bring a warm layer, sturdy non-slip footwear, and a torch even on guided tours.
